Housewares Pantry

In 2021 and 2022, PRC helped to furnish new apartments for a number of households at the request of local social workers who routinely saw people moving out of homelessness, or into new living situations, where they did not have the basic furnishings they needed or the resources to purchase them. The more we worked with people transitioning out of homelessness, the more we realized that this is a larger, ongoing need that requires an efficient, ongoing solution.

PRC has started a pilot program Housewares Pantry. Referrals for the Housewares Pantry come from social workers and healthcare providers. A live photo inventory is online so that social workers can work with clients to choose exactly which items will work best for them. 

Donations Accepted Include:

Dinnerware
Plates
Bowls
Cups
Mugs
Silverware
Salt and pepper shakers

Small appliances
Microwave
Toaster/toaster oven

Kitchenware
Pots and pans
Mixing bowls
Measuring cups and spoons
Serving and cooking utensils
Food storage containers
Sharp knives
Kitchen shears
Cutting boards
Cheese grater, can opener
Baking sheets, dishes, pans
Colander

Cleaning
Dish soap and hand soap
Dish drainer/drying rack
Scrub brushes
Dish scrubbies
Wash clothes and tea towels
Brooms
Dustpan and brush
Trash cans and trash bags

To donate or volunteer, contact PRC.